Tune-In Reminder: WEC Title Fights on VERSUS
July 31st, 2008
VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition and the exclusive television home of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), today announced the card for the network’s eighth live telecast on Sunday, August 3, which features three world title fights. Welterweight champion Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit, Light Heavyweight champion “All American” Brian Stann, and [...]
Movie Review: Felon (2008)
July 31st, 2008
By: Danny Serratelli - A groundbreaking new film that exposes the flaws of the countries penal system, the realities of prison life as well as groundbreaking fight scenes. In addition to a learning experience the film features fight scenes unlike anything ever done before on film. According to Dorff, who was a participant in many [...]
M1 Challenge: Red Devils Russia vs USA
July 28th, 2008
The renowned Red Devils Challenge Team will be facing opponents from the USA at the inaugural UK M-1 Challenge event on September 27th.
Four National teams will compete in Nottingham, England in the 7th Edition of the 2008 season of M-1 Challenge, from M-1 Global. Warrior Promotions will be hosting and staging the event now and [...]
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben live on Spike TV
July 28th, 2008
Spike TV heads across the Atlantic Ocean for the third time to telecast a UFC fight card with middleweights “The Ultimate Fighter 3″ champ Michael Bisping and “The Ultimate Fighter 1″ standout Chris Leben headlining on Saturday, October 18 at 9:00pm ET/PT (same-day tape delay) from The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.
UFC [...]
EliteXC Adds A Fight For Lawler-Smith 2
July 25th, 2008
An 11th and final fight has been added to an already stacked EliteXC mixed martial arts card this Saturday at the Stockton Arena.
A fight at 160 pounds between David “Tarzan’’ Douglas (3-1) of Stockton, Calif., and Marlon Mathias (5-2) of Curitiba, Brazil, was announced during Thursday’s final press conference at the Stockton Arena by EliteXC [...]
Conference Call Quotes: Lawler, Smith, Baszler, Cyborg, DeLuca
July 23rd, 2008
In a highly anticipated awaited rematch, “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler will defend his EliteXC middleweight title against Scott “Hands Of Steel” Smith in the main event of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS this Saturday, July 26, at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif.
Tickets for the most significant sporting event in the recent history of [...]
Fedor Emelianenko Wins First Ever Unified Title Fight In MMA
July 22nd, 2008
The first-ever unified and undisputed heavyweight champion in MMA history was crowned Saturday, as Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko dismantled Tim (The Maine-iac” Sylvia in just 31 seconds before a capacity crowd of nearly 14,000 fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The heavyweight title fight headlined “Affliction Banned,” which featured four of the [...]
Kimbo, Gina Carano To Sign Autographs This Saturday At Stockton Arena
July 22nd, 2008
Mixed martial arts fans attending this Saturday’s terrific EliteXC fight card in Stockton, Calif., will have the opportunity to meet Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano when they participate in a pre-fight autograph signing just prior to the opening bell. The undefeated EliteXC fighters, perhaps the two most popular and recognizable athletes in mixed martial arts, [...]
Fedor Dominates Sylvia; Silva KO’s Irvin in first round
July 20th, 2008
Affliction: Banned Results:
Fedor Emelianenko beat Tim Sylvia via submission (rear naked choke) in round one
Arlovski beat Rothwell via technical knockout (strikes) in round three
Josh Barnett beat Pedro Rizzo via knockout in round two
Babalu Sobral beat Mike Whitehead via Unanimous Decision
Matt Lindland beat Fabio Nascimento via Unanimous Decision
Paul Buentello beat Gary Goodridge via unanimous decision
Vitor Belfort beat [...]
UFC Fight Night 14 Weigh-In Results
July 19th, 2008
Anderson Silva (206) - James Irvin (207.5)
-Brandon Vera (204) - Reese Andy (206)
-Frankie Edgar (155) - Hermes Franca (155)
-Jake O’Brien (236) - Cain Velasquez (236)
-Anthony Johnson (170) - Kevin Burns (171)
-Jesse Taylor (184) - C.B. Dollaway (186)
-Rory Markham (170) - Brodie Farber (171)
-Nate Loughran (183) - Johnny Rees (183)
Affliction Banned Weigh-In Results
Fedor Emelianenko [...]
Fedor Emelianenko vs Tim Sylvia - “Affliction Banned” Tonight
July 19th, 2008
History will be made Saturday night (July 19) when Affliction Entertainment presents, “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, showcasing talent from around the world in the fastest growing sport on earth, live on pay-per-view from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
“This is a phenomenal card, a dream come true, [...]
Closed Circuit Distributors Announce Unprecedented Interest For “Affliction Banned”
July 19th, 2008
The national interest for “Affliction Banned” is already being seen by the huge number of Closed Circuit locations in the U.S. and Canada. Almost 600 locations have already signed up to show Saturday’s historic fight card.
Gary Goodrich replaces Aleksander Emelianenko
July 19th, 2008
Veteran MMA fighter Gary “Big Daddy” Goodrich (23-17-1, 13 KOs, 9 Submissions) has replaced Aleksander Emelianenko, who didn’t meet CSAC licensing standards, as Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello’s opponent tomorrow night (Saturday, July 19). “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, will showcase talent from around the world in the [...]
Nine MMAagents Clients in Action this Weekend
July 19th, 2008
MMAagents is proud to announce that nine fighters on our roster are fighting this weekend in three promotions including six on the UFC Fight Night Card, two on Affliction Banned, and one fighting for the Light Heavyweight Title in The Palace Fighting Championship. This provides a unique opportunity for exclusive interviews and sponsorship requests.
Celebrities flocking to “Affliction Banned” MMA Show
July 18th, 2008
The stars will be out Saturday night for “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, as entertainment and sports celebrities become fans watching the world’s most talented fighters, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. “Affliction Banned,” presented by Affliction Entertainment in association with Roy Englebrecht Promotions, is so talent-laden [...]
Al Bernstein and MMA personality Big John McCarthy slated to appear on premiere of TKO on AM 830 this Saturday
July 18th, 2008
Santa Monica, CA – Legendary boxing announcer Al Bernstein will be the featured guest on the premiere of “TKO powered by SMV,” the hybrid fight radio talk show on AM830 Los Angeles this Saturday night at 10PM. The veteran Showtime announcer will appear live on the show as well as a pre-recorded interview [...]
World Extreme Cagefighting invades Florida
July 18th, 2008
World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) announced today that two world titles will be on the line on Wednesday, September 10th when the organization makes its initial foray into the great state of Florida. In the main event, WEC Featherweight Champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber defends his title against Florida’s own Mike Brown, and in the [...]
SHO Sports: Premium Network to Showcase Finest EliteXC, Boxing and ShoXC Moments
July 18th, 2008
The most thrilling and spectacular mixed martial arts and boxing moments from the past 18 months will be highlighted when SHOWTIME proudly presents SHO Sports: The Best and Beyond Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
Cung Le To Appear On ESPN
July 16th, 2008
Reigning Strikeforce World Middleweight (185 lb. limit) Champion, Cung Le, will appear live on the national cable network show, ESPNEWS “The Hot List” on Wednesday, July 16 at 5:10 p.m. EST (2:10 p.m. PST). During the interview, Le, who has appeared repeatedly, of late, on the wildly popular Strikeforce on NBC weekly mixed martial arts [...]
MMA Meets Heavy Metal
July 15th, 2008
Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Josh “The Babyface Assassin” Barnett got together at Eric Paulson’s CSW Gym in Fullerton for some time on the mat and to discuss their performances at Affliction Banned, this Saturday at Honda Center. Featuring the biggest fight card ever, Affliction Banned will feature Fedor Emelianenko vs. tim Sylvia, [...]
